Politics
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, orchestrated Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as House speaker last year.
Nov. 14, 2024
Movies
‘I’m less mad at Donald Trump than I am at Kevin McCarthy,’ the ex-congressman says of McCarthy in ‘The Last Republican,’ premiering Saturday at the Toronto film festival.
Sept. 6, 2024
California
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is dropping out of the race for Kevin McCarthy’s old congressional seat and endorsing his opponent, Rep. Vince Fong
July 1, 2024
How Kevin McCarthy is influencing this congressional race — without being on the ballot
May 21, 2024
Rep. Kevin McCarthy resigned from Congress last year after being voted out as House speaker. But McCarthy’s political influence is still a major factor in the race to succeed him.
May 20, 2024
Freed of responsibilities as speaker, the Bakersfield Republican can devote himself to what’s long been his forte: campaigns and elections. Payback is part of his agenda.
April 21, 2024
In the race to replace former Rep. Kevin McCarthy in Congress, San Joaquin Valley voters chose Vince Fong, a state assemblyman endorsed by McCarthy and Donald Trump.
Two Republicans — Assemblymember Vince Fong and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux — will face off in May to represent the San Joaquin Valley in Congress.
March 20, 2024
Hubris was long the engine of De León’s 18-year political career. Hubris was also his downfall. De León conceded to his opponent, tenant’s rights attorney Ysabel Jurado, in a historic defeat.
Nov. 9, 2024
I’ve seen Jurado’s remarkable journey from political longshot to surprise winner to history maker. Now, everyone wants an audience with her.